Water Crisis
(Search results - 55)IndiaJul 3, 2019, 3:55 PM IST
Telugu couple offers free water per kilo of idli, dosa batter in Chennai
The couple sells 1kg of batter for Rs 35 and obtains 25% profit from the business. They manage to sell over 200kg of batter every day. The couple allows customers to retrieve water from the shop according to their convenience after their purchase.
IndiaJul 2, 2019, 6:32 PM IST
From temple attack in Delhi to heavy rains in Mumbai, watch MyNation in 100 seconds
Amidst water crisis across India, Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched a conservation campaign. Mumbai received its heaviest rainfall over a 24-hour-period since the 2005 deluge. Watch today's headlines on MyNation in 100 seconds.
PoliticsJul 2, 2019, 4:28 PM IST
DMK workers stage protest after Kiran Bedi called people 'coward' over water crisis
Several DMK MLAs and party workers condemned Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi's remarks with respect to the Tamil Nadu water crisis and demanded that the Centre immediately recall her
South MoviesJul 1, 2019, 1:06 PM IST
Soundarya Rajinikanth becomes victim of trolls following pool picture amid Chennai water crisis
As Chennai is reeling under acute water crisis since weeks, Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya was trolled for sharing a pool picture with son
IndiaJun 30, 2019, 1:34 PM IST
PM Modi bats for water conservation in 2nd edition of Mann ki Baat
At a time when India is facing severe water scarcity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pitched for the conservation of rainwater in the second edition of Mann ki Baat
IndiaJun 29, 2019, 4:57 PM IST
Here’s why Chennai, Kolkata sit on brink of disaster
As per a WWF study, Chennai and Kolkata rank first and second respectively in a list of 20 megacities facing a water crisis while financial capital Mumbai ranks 11 and national capital Delhi, 15.
IndiaJun 28, 2019, 4:20 PM IST
Moratorium on apartment construction in Bengaluru is unnecessary, says expert
While the Karnataka government mulls moratorium on the construction of apartments in Bengaluru, a water expert explains such drastic measures aren’t necessary as there is enough water available to overcome the crisis
IndiaJun 28, 2019, 4:13 PM IST
Bengaluru water expert gives 35 suggestions to PM Modi on how to overcome water crisis
Water is an invaluable resource. As days wear on, it is becoming more and more scanty. So Capt S Raja Rao, former secretary, environment and minor irrigation has submitted a comprehensive paper, giving as many as 35 suggestions for water management
IndiaJun 28, 2019, 12:59 PM IST
Karnataka: Govt school students skip classes to help parents fetch water in Koppal
With the northern region of Karnataka suffering from severe drought, several citizens were seen travelling miles to fetch water
PoliticsJun 27, 2019, 3:12 PM IST
Palaniswami lays foundation stone of seawater desalination plant to tackle Chennai water crisis
Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam and various others attended the foundation stone laying ceremony. This is the third such unit that would address the Chennai's drinking water supply needs.
IndiaJun 27, 2019, 1:38 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Palaniswami confident of fifth reservoir bringing respite to Chennaites
Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami, who is also in charge of the Public Works Department (PWD) announced that 95% of the construction of the fifth reservoir is complete and that it would bring respite to Chennai residents.
IndiaJun 27, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
Tamil Nadu water crisis: Villagers protest inside collectorate complex over lack of basic facilities
Due to water shortage and lack of basic facilities, the villagers of Kozhunthurai in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, decided to stage a protest. They moved to the collectorate complex and began to cook making it a unique fight for justice.
HollywoodJun 26, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
Leonardo DiCaprio worries about water crisis in Chennai, garbage problem in India
Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio shows his concern for the current water crisis plaguing Tamil Nadu in India, while educating his fans on climate change
IndiaJun 25, 2019, 5:30 PM IST
Water crisis unites chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana after three years
The chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana would officially meet for the first time in three years on June 28, to discuss water issues.
IndiaJun 24, 2019, 1:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu water crisis: 'Pots are here, where is water?' Stalin questions govt
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin and party workers have taken to the streets in Chennai against the government’s alleged inaction in tackling the water crisis that is rampant in the state as well as the city